It is a condition that most every woman will face within her lifetime, though it is rarely spoken of in the media, or even medical circles. For women who develop them, they are an embarrassing eyesore which can result in some women avoiding any clothing which would reveal the legs. From Austin, TX to Ontario, Canada, women have learned to endure their varicose veins in silence.
Also known as a spider vein, this condition is an enlargement of a vein that occurs as a result of pressure in the lower body due to standing upright for long periods of time. The varicosities are most often seen in the legs, ankles, and feet. Many doctors will recommend certain self-treatment procedures, but more often than not the condition is hardly mentioned unless it is an advanced case.
Doctors will generally recommend self care therapy in order to improve the appearance of these veins, and to help ease any pain she may be experiencing. Women are notorious for suffering pain silently, as nature has granted them a brain physiology that can permit one to ignore pain more effectively than men. This factor sometimes prevents many women from seeking treatment or solutions.
A condition known as venous insufficiency can result in a rare but dangerous level of poor circulation. For women who routinely ignore leg pain, the real danger comes as a stroke or aneurysm when a vein progresses to being a clot. Failure to seek help can result in a dangerous blood clot that may be untreatable, leaving her with only the option of amputation.
With pregnancy or advancing age, many women will begin to see the first signs of varicosities. When a vein loses elasticity, it can become unable to successfully bring blood all the way back to the heart. Some blood can fall back and pool in the vein, causing it to become enlarged and discolored. Pregnancy varicosities often repair themselves fairly quickly.
While men do sometimes suffer this affliction, it is primarily a scourge for women. Age and hormonal changes play a factor, as do the development of obesity or certain lifestyle or career choices. Women who walk or stand for long periods of time are more likely to see these ugly, blue, rope-like formations appear on their legs and feet.
The irony is that walking or being upright a great deal is generally regarded as healthier than sitting for long periods of time and becoming overweight. As usual, nature punishes women with clear and obvious signs of aging, making it more difficult to look and feel attractive even when she embraces a healthy lifestyle. The good news is that there are solid treatment options.
Compression stockings, if properly fitted, can improve this condition, as can shifting position frequently and improving muscle tone in the legs. For herbalists, horse chestnut seed extract can help with the circulation as well. For women suffering pain or bleeding ulcers, there are options such as laser treatments or sclerotherapy which may be recommended by her physician.
Also known as a spider vein, this condition is an enlargement of a vein that occurs as a result of pressure in the lower body due to standing upright for long periods of time. The varicosities are most often seen in the legs, ankles, and feet. Many doctors will recommend certain self-treatment procedures, but more often than not the condition is hardly mentioned unless it is an advanced case.
Doctors will generally recommend self care therapy in order to improve the appearance of these veins, and to help ease any pain she may be experiencing. Women are notorious for suffering pain silently, as nature has granted them a brain physiology that can permit one to ignore pain more effectively than men. This factor sometimes prevents many women from seeking treatment or solutions.
A condition known as venous insufficiency can result in a rare but dangerous level of poor circulation. For women who routinely ignore leg pain, the real danger comes as a stroke or aneurysm when a vein progresses to being a clot. Failure to seek help can result in a dangerous blood clot that may be untreatable, leaving her with only the option of amputation.
With pregnancy or advancing age, many women will begin to see the first signs of varicosities. When a vein loses elasticity, it can become unable to successfully bring blood all the way back to the heart. Some blood can fall back and pool in the vein, causing it to become enlarged and discolored. Pregnancy varicosities often repair themselves fairly quickly.
While men do sometimes suffer this affliction, it is primarily a scourge for women. Age and hormonal changes play a factor, as do the development of obesity or certain lifestyle or career choices. Women who walk or stand for long periods of time are more likely to see these ugly, blue, rope-like formations appear on their legs and feet.
The irony is that walking or being upright a great deal is generally regarded as healthier than sitting for long periods of time and becoming overweight. As usual, nature punishes women with clear and obvious signs of aging, making it more difficult to look and feel attractive even when she embraces a healthy lifestyle. The good news is that there are solid treatment options.
Compression stockings, if properly fitted, can improve this condition, as can shifting position frequently and improving muscle tone in the legs. For herbalists, horse chestnut seed extract can help with the circulation as well. For women suffering pain or bleeding ulcers, there are options such as laser treatments or sclerotherapy which may be recommended by her physician.
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